Thanks for the memories. I went to school (he drives thru it on 15th St around 22+ minute mark) in Troy 40+ years ago and unfortunately the only change seems to be it's 40+ years older. This would be a somewhat typical greyish winter day except it's not snowing.
There's actually been a lot of changes - Troy is developing their waterfront a LOT. It keeps getting nicer and nicer. Winter definitely adds some grayness tho lol
I stumbled on this wonderful video while I am planning my annual trip from near Boston, to Troy to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Anyhow, starting about 5 seconds after the video starts, it traces exactly the end of my route once I've entered Troy, and almost to the end. Hey, friend, next time turn right on Ferry Street 🙂
The architecture in Troy is low key beautiful. They just don't make townhomes like that anymore. Everything feels human scale, with mixed use zoning, cute mom and pop shops, and reasonably sized streets.
Thanks also for the memories! I grew up in Schenectady and went to Russell Sage/RPI for my undergrad. It wa a while ago (graduated 1979!). I was so glad that you drove through the colleges. It was nice to see them again. I havent been back in 30+ years so this was really wonderful. Again, thank you! I would like to suggest that you do a trip in the countryside. Its beautiful in any season in upstate NY.
I was looking to move from NYC to upstate New York near Schenectady Albany regional areas. I’m looking at Troy.. which is a smaller city which has a historical unique style to it.. areas of Troy ,I would consider like congress St,between 3rd and Washington Pl.a few others you passed by in Downtown Troy historical area. There are certain areas in Troy,side it’s like a ghost town.. troy wouldn’t be my pick for a new place to consider home ..overall ,I think it’s a pretty cool small city..
St. Mary's Church on the left 10:18 and what used to be St. Mary's School on the left 10:34 now probably apartments. Went from 1st to 3rd grade late 1960's. The Sisters either thought I was a genius or an idiot. I became a physics professor so a little bit of both.
I see they demolished the parking garage next to the Old Fear's Department Store. That did not last very long, just like City Hall on Monument Square. Sad.
Troy.... pfft. I hate the whole Albany area. Well, not the entire Albany area, just most of it. Did you go to the Wal-Mart in Albany where they have a conveyor belt for shopping carts to get them from the first to the second floor?
@Jim Allen, the video started on Burden Avenue. I sense some tongue-in-cheek humor in the correlation between your comment and the name of the roadway.
@@joelfrombethlehem I don’t really hate the Albany area… just a couple of bad experiences have shaped my opinion. It’s kind of what I perceive as arrogance in some spots.. kind of like they think they’re the NYC of upstate and they’re not. I’d rather you be the small town capital that you are.
Yeah I actually did go to that Walmart. Took a little while to figure out what was going on. I was looking for the grocery section and finally noticed it was multi-level.
Hey look it's troylet that's what we called Troy, and it hasn't changed from what Im seeing. This city has so much potential if they would take advantage of the riverfront or have they? Did they close the Jack in the Box? You should do a visit to Gus's Hotdogs in Watervliet or is that closed too? How much are their mini's now? The history is so rich in the capital city district. . I heard Bob and Ron's fish fry closed is that correct? This area is known for Hotdogs and off-the-charts fish fries. They say you can never go home, and when you do nothing changes which is #sad. Imagine 7 months of gloomy weather that's upstate NY and if it's a rainy cold summer it's depressing. I wish you would do a narration and point things out for the viewers who aren't from the area.
Grew up in this depressing city. Now only return for weddings and funerals. The only reason me and my brothers return at all is for the "Trifecta". 1. Charlie's Hotdog's, 2. Ted's Fish Fry, 3. Jack's Hamburger's (Technically Wynanskill).
@@user-yr4pe1fs5k Tell me about Jack's I left in 2005 for good so is Jack's newer than 2005? Charlies are killer dogs, but I prefer Gus's at least I did when I lived in the region. Are they still around? Ted's Fish Fry was great as well. I know Wynanskill only because I dated a girl from there. Considering you left the area after me what can you tell me about Lark Street in Albany that's if you ever hung out there. This is how I find out what's going on in the area.
Thanks for the memories. I went to school (he drives thru it on 15th St around 22+ minute mark) in Troy 40+ years ago and unfortunately the only change seems to be it's 40+ years older. This would be a somewhat typical greyish winter day except it's not snowing.
There's actually been a lot of changes - Troy is developing their waterfront a LOT. It keeps getting nicer and nicer. Winter definitely adds some grayness tho lol
I stumbled on this wonderful video while I am planning my annual trip from near Boston, to Troy to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Anyhow, starting about 5 seconds after the video starts, it traces exactly the end of my route once I've entered Troy, and almost to the end. Hey, friend, next time turn right on Ferry Street 🙂
The architecture in Troy is low key beautiful. They just don't make townhomes like that anymore. Everything feels human scale, with mixed use zoning, cute mom and pop shops, and reasonably sized streets.
Thanks also for the memories! I grew up in Schenectady and went to Russell Sage/RPI for my undergrad. It wa a while ago (graduated 1979!). I was so glad that you drove through the colleges. It was nice to see them again. I havent been back in 30+ years so this was really wonderful. Again, thank you! I would like to suggest that you do a trip in the countryside. Its beautiful in any season in upstate NY.
I was looking to move from NYC to upstate New York near Schenectady Albany regional areas. I’m looking at Troy.. which is a smaller city which has a historical unique style to it.. areas of Troy ,I would consider like congress St,between 3rd and Washington Pl.a few others you passed by in Downtown Troy historical area. There are certain areas in Troy,side it’s like a ghost town.. troy wouldn’t be my pick for a new place to consider home ..overall ,I think it’s a pretty cool small city..
So many 1 way roads in Troy xD Great video.
14:14 Coming up on Congress Street where you took the bus left to go over the bridge to Albany.
I would like to see more of this
3:42 After the pick-up truck on the right used to be a meat market. Great steaks.
La gente americana es bien educada, se ve por las calles bien limpias! Me encantaría conocer ese sitio!
Saludos desde Río de Janeiro 🇧🇷
A nice drive that would be more nicer in the spring when the trees are fresh with new foliage, or in the summer.
Oh yeah. I may have to check this area out again at some point during warmer weather.
more nicer???
6:51 Took the bus here to leave Troy or go up the hill to RPI.
6:34 Uncle Sam Mall on the left Post Office on the right.
3:17 was LeBeau's convenience store on the right.
Coming up on St. Joseph's church and kindergarten where I attended in 1967: 2:04 The future physics professor who worked for two Nobel Laureates.
St. Mary's Church on the left 10:18 and what used to be St. Mary's School on the left 10:34 now probably apartments. Went from 1st to 3rd grade late 1960's. The Sisters either thought I was a genius or an idiot. I became a physics professor so a little bit of both.
I see they demolished the parking garage next to the Old Fear's Department Store. That did not last very long, just like City Hall on Monument Square. Sad.
As I used to tell people in Troy when you get to this fork in the road - take it: 0:38
Good video
Never heard of Troy New York awesome video
Wow a city in new york named after my brother
Awesome
@@MileageMikeTravels sure is and I have a brother named Troy
10:54 Was a PS School for tough kids on the right. I believe it was PS 10.
I live in Vermont but i always go here for the capital combat zone down here i love the town (not the people) roads could definitely use some rework
Certified RPI moment
Went through a red light: 7:34
Some of the streets are so narrow
Troy.... pfft. I hate the whole Albany area. Well, not the entire Albany area, just most of it. Did you go to the Wal-Mart in Albany where they have a conveyor belt for shopping carts to get them from the first to the second floor?
@Jim Allen, the video started on Burden Avenue. I sense some tongue-in-cheek humor in the correlation between your comment and the name of the roadway.
@@joelfrombethlehem Honestly, I had some bad experiences in Albany. I don’t hate it
@@joelfrombethlehem I don’t really hate the Albany area… just a couple of bad experiences have shaped my opinion. It’s kind of what I perceive as arrogance in some spots.. kind of like they think they’re the NYC of upstate and they’re not. I’d rather you be the small town capital that you are.
Yeah I actually did go to that Walmart. Took a little while to figure out what was going on. I was looking for the grocery section and finally noticed it was multi-level.
@@joelfrombethlehem Are you from Bethlehem, NY a really nice town right next to Albany?
Hey look it's troylet that's what we called Troy, and it hasn't changed from what Im seeing. This city has so much potential if they would take advantage of the riverfront or have they? Did they close the Jack in the Box? You should do a visit to Gus's Hotdogs in Watervliet or is that closed too? How much are their mini's now? The history is so rich in the capital city district. . I heard Bob and Ron's fish fry closed is that correct? This area is known for Hotdogs and off-the-charts fish fries. They say you can never go home, and when you do nothing changes which is #sad. Imagine 7 months of gloomy weather that's upstate NY and if it's a rainy cold summer it's depressing. I wish you would do a narration and point things out for the viewers who aren't from the area.
Grew up in this depressing city. Now only return for weddings and funerals. The only reason me and my brothers return at all is for the "Trifecta". 1. Charlie's Hotdog's, 2. Ted's Fish Fry, 3. Jack's Hamburger's (Technically Wynanskill).
@@user-yr4pe1fs5k Tell me about Jack's I left in 2005 for good so is Jack's newer than 2005? Charlies are killer dogs, but I prefer Gus's at least I did when I lived in the region. Are they still around? Ted's Fish Fry was great as well. I know Wynanskill only because I dated a girl from there. Considering you left the area after me what can you tell me about Lark Street in Albany that's if you ever hung out there. This is how I find out what's going on in the area.
You are one of those licensed drivers who don't know a red light means STOP. Look at 7:35
6:50 On the right was once called The Gay Building. No, I'm not gay.